Chaska Police Department

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Is your teen interested in a law enforcement career?
We are hosting a Teen Community Academy and are looking for students entering 10th-12th grade (Fall of 2026) that attend Chaska, Chanhassen, Southwest Christian, or Holy Family High School.
This program is free and offers hands-on look at how officers serve and protect our community. Participants will meet department staff, tour the our new facility, take part in interactive demonstrations involving drones, traffic stops, investigations and more.

This academy meets once a week on Wednesdays from July 1st-July 29th, from 6pm-8:30pm at the Chaska Police Department.

We will only have 20 spots available and registration is open through June 22 or until class is full.

Sign your teen up today!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Kftr64esPu

05/21/2026

100 Deadliest Days. It’s near the beginning of the deadliest stretch of the year on Minnesota roads.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, families across the state will lose people they love in crashes that never should have happened. Not because of bad luck. Not because of “just one drink.”

Because of preventable choices.

So let us be very clear: this is your warning. We have extra traffic enforcement on the roads throughout the summer.

Today, Officer VanDaalen began his extra traffic enforcement shift at 10:00 a.m. By 10:42 a.m., he had a suspected impaired driver stopped. 42 minutes.

This is the same officer that took 40+ impaired drivers off our roads last year and was recognized for that work at the recent SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual First Responder Luncheon. Thank you, Officer VanDaalen.

Summer should be remembered for lake days, graduation parties, ball games, and time with friends and family. Not for a knock at the door no family should ever receive.

Remember: your choices matter. And if no one else is there to hold you accountable, we will.

05/21/2026

We had a great time at our Coffee with a Cop event at Target. Thank you to Carissa and staff for setting everything up and providing all the delicious treats.

05/19/2026

Check out this FREE event for families interested in youth online safety and trafficking awareness. No registration is required.
May 21st from 6-7:30 pm at the Chanhassen Library.

05/16/2026

Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop is officially in the books, and Chaska showed up in a big way!

With a little help from Chaska’s maintenance team, Officer Godinez made his way to the rooftop and had an amazing time. A huge thank you to the Chaska Dunkin’ staff, as well as Minnesota Special Olympics athletes Casandra, Nick, Emily, and Jessica for joining us.

But we’re not done yet — Special Olympics Minnesota is still accepting donations to support these incredible athletes. Click on the following link if you still wish to donate.

https://support.specialolympics.org/a/minnesota?ms=IDMP_DB&utm_source=donatebtn&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=IDMP

Thank you to everyone who came out and showed their support!

05/15/2026

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office has recovered the body of the missing swimmer from the Minnesota River in Chaska. Our hearts are with the individual’s family, friends, and all those affected by this incident.

Winkel Park will return to normal operating hours once emergency personnel have cleared the scene. We are grateful to the many agencies and responders who assisted in the search and recovery efforts.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Don’t forget to stop on by Dunkin this morning to say hello to our Olympians.

Any donation gets you a FREE donut!

Once again we are teaming up with Eden Prairie Police Department for a fundraising event to support Special Olympics athletes in Minnesota.
So start your morning by making a difference and head on over to the Chaska Dunkin’ Friday, May 15th from 6am-11am!

05/14/2026

The Carver County Sheriff's Office will be leading additional search efforts today near Winkel Park. You may see public safety personnel from multiple different agencies in the area. Please avoid the area and give them space to work. Continue following the sheriff’s office page for further updates.

Update 5/14/26 at 7:30am: The Carver County Sheriff's Office will be leading additional search efforts today near Winkel Park. You may see public safety personnel from multiple different agencies in the area. Please avoid the area and give them space to work. Continue following the sheriff’s office page for further updates.
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Update 5/13/26 at 7:30pm: Police and Fire personnel remain on scene of the water emergency. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office will be the lead investigating agency, which is standard procedure when an incident occurs in a body of water. Further information will be released by them. No further updates from CPD.
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Police and Fire personnel on the scene of a water emergency near Winkel Park off of 1st St West in Chaska. Multiple agencies are assisting. There is no threat to public safety. We will provide more information as it becomes available. 

05/13/2026

Update 5/14/26 at 7:30am: The Carver County Sheriff's Office will be leading additional search efforts today near Winkel Park. You may see public safety personnel from multiple different agencies in the area. Please avoid the area and give them space to work. Continue following the sheriff’s office page for further updates.
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Update 5/13/26 at 7:30pm: Police and Fire personnel remain on scene of the water emergency. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office will be the lead investigating agency, which is standard procedure when an incident occurs in a body of water. Further information will be released by them. No further updates from CPD.
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Police and Fire personnel on the scene of a water emergency near Winkel Park off of 1st St West in Chaska. Multiple agencies are assisting. There is no threat to public safety. We will provide more information as it becomes available.